Head's PA & Office Manager

Location: Great Walstead

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000

Closing Date: 20/07/2026 17:00

Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}

Expiry Date: 20/07/2026 17:00

The Vacancy

Great Walstead School are seeking an Head's PA & Office Manager to join our active and exciting team.

This is a varied job and will require taking an active role in our busy and exciting school environment, while working collaboratively with all colleagues across the School and with the other stakeholders.

The Company

If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 483528 or email vacancies@greatwalstead.co.uk.

A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of 20/07/2026 17:00, although applications may be considered upon receipt.

Great Walstead is a dynamic Independent Day School nestled in the glorious Sussex countryside on a site of 250 acres, surrounded by fields and woodland. The School seeks to nurture academic ability, kind character and a spirit of adventure in our pupils whose ages range from 2 ½ to 13 years old. The School believes that children are born creative, curious and imaginative.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all of our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and to register with the update service.

Great Walstead is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Data Handling – please refer to Great Walstead’s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice which can be found on the School’s website Registered Charity No 307002.

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